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151. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

152. Malfy Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival, now in its fifth year, returns for another unforgettable evening, offering exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars in Cyprus and abroad....

153. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large tourist plot of land and other residential, commercial and rural properties in Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos....

154. Lidl Cyprus hosts successful 5th Wellness Camp in Agros

The 5th Lidl Wellness Camp, organized by Lidl Cyprus, took place with great success on the weekend of September 14-15 at the picturesque Rodon Mount Hotel & Resort in Agros....

155. Cyprus celebrates 64th Independence Day with military parade

Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....

156. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

157. New Chief and Deputy Chief of police sworn in amid calls for action

The confirmation ceremony for the new Chief of Police, Themistos Arnaoutis, and Deputy Chief of Police, Panikos Stavrou, took place today at the Presidential Palace, with President Nikos Christodoulides and other government officials in attendance....

158. Cyprus credit rating upgrade: A boon for investors, but what about citizens?

Cyprus has recently received good news from the credit rating agency Capital Intelligence (CI), which upgraded the country’s credit ratings, according to Kathimerinni's Dorita Yiannakou. ...

159. Far-right Freedom Party wins big in Austria election

Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......

160. Larnaca airport checks 98% of passengers in under 10 minutes

During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......

161. Over 1,000 dead, one million displaced as Israel strikes Lebanon

European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting Monday night to address rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon over the weekend and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

162. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

163. IDF claims significant strikes: At least 44 killed in recent attacks on Hezbollah

Israel’s military carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah targets early Sunday, as reports surfaced of the assassinations of two more senior Hezbollah commanders following the killing of the militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a southern Beirut suburb....

164. Germany: Arson attack by Syrian man leaves 31 wounded

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Essen, Germany, after allegedly setting two fires that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shops, authorities said Sunday....

165. Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in airstrike

166. Electricity subsidies and zero vat on essentials to end on October 1st

The Ministry of Finance announced today that starting October 1, 2024, it will stop the staggered electricity subsidy and the zero VAT rate on basic goods. These measures were designed to help households deal with rising costs of living....

167. 127,236 people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty in 2023

Nearly 14% of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty in 2023, according to a new report from the Statistical Service of Cyprus. This means around 127,236 individuals lived on a yearly disposable income of €11,324 or less....

168. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale two apartment blocks and other residential and agricultural properties in Nicosia Paphos, and Famagusta....

169. UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

170. Turkish Cypriot leader calls for foreign investment

Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, encouraged business people to invest in his territory during the 15th Investment Conference held by the Turkey-US Business Council (TAIK). He stressed the importance of working together across different sectors for a sustainable future....

171. Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....

172. UK deploys 700 troops to Cyprus for potential Lebanon evacuation

The UK government has announced plans to deploy 700 troops to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. ...

173. U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....

174. Businesses in Cyprus can benefit economically from policies for fewer cars

Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...

175. Zelenskyy urges US to lift missile restrictions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging international allies to continue bolstering Ukraine's military efforts. ...

176. Spin For Smiles: ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets support the vision of the Karaiskakio Foundation

ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets and the Karaiskakio Foundation join forces once again, promoting a common vision ... a world full of children’s smiles! ...

177. Israeli airstrikes kill 492 in Lebanon, deadliest day since 2006

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......

178. Cypriots discuss roadmap to constitutional unity for a federal state

A bicommunal research program titled "Developing Common Ideas on Constitutional Issues," funded by the European Union, is engaging Greek Cypriots (GC) and Turkish Cypriots......

179. 19th-century message in a bottle found in France

A group of volunteers excavating an ancient Gaulish site in Normandy, France, made a surprising discovery—a message in a bottle from 1825. The message was written by P.J. Féret,...

180. EY Cyprus Wins Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the Sixth Consecutive Year and Charalambos Palaontas Recognized as Leading Practitioner

EY Cyprus has once again been named Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review (ITR), marking the sixth consecutive year the firm has received this prestigious recognition. ...